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BREAKING Medicare Expansion Bill Would Cover Dental, Vision, and Hearing for Seniors
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Medicare Expansion Bill Would Cover Dental, Vision, and Hearing for Seniors

Dr. Lisa Chen | February 25, 2026

A landmark healthcare bill would expand Medicare to include dental, vision, and hearing coverage for the first time in the program's history.

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Equality Act Passes Congress, Extending Anti-Discrimination Protections
Civil Rights

Equality Act Passes Congress, Extending Anti-Discrimination Protections

The Equality Act extends federal anti-discrimination protections to LGBTQ+ Americans in employment, housing, education, and public accommodations.

Jordan Taylor |3 days ago
Paid Family Leave Program Shows Strong Results in First Year
Economy

Paid Family Leave Program Shows Strong Results in First Year

The national paid family leave program has been used by 4.2 million workers in its first year, with employers reporting higher retention and productivity.

Elena Martinez |4 days ago
Campaign Finance Reform Bill Aims to Get Dark Money Out of Politics
Politics

Campaign Finance Reform Bill Aims to Get Dark Money Out of Politics

New legislation would require disclosure of all political donations over $10,000 and overturn Citizens United through a constitutional amendment.

Rachel Adams |4 days ago
Universal Pre-K Program Enrolls 2 Million Children in First Year
Education

Universal Pre-K Program Enrolls 2 Million Children in First Year

The national universal pre-kindergarten program has enrolled over 2 million three- and four-year-olds, with early results showing significant academic gains.

Patricia Morgan |5 days ago
Prescription Drug Price Reform Saves Seniors an Average of $1,200 Per Year
Healthcare

Prescription Drug Price Reform Saves Seniors an Average of $1,200 Per Year

Medicare's new authority to negotiate drug prices has resulted in dramatic cost reductions for seniors on expensive medications.

Dr. Lisa Chen |5 days ago
Opinion: Why Universal Healthcare Is an Economic Imperative
Opinion

Opinion: Why Universal Healthcare Is an Economic Imperative

Universal healthcare isn't just a moral issue — it's an economic necessity that would free businesses from the burden of providing insurance and unleash entrepreneurship.

Dr. Amara Okafor |6 days ago
EPA Announces Strongest Clean Water Protections in a Generation
Climate & Environment

EPA Announces Strongest Clean Water Protections in a Generation

New EPA regulations will protect drinking water sources for over 100 million Americans by limiting PFAS contamination and strengthening enforcement.

Sarah Greenfield |7 days ago
Community-Led Violence Prevention Programs Cut Crime by 40 Percent
Social Justice

Community-Led Violence Prevention Programs Cut Crime by 40 Percent

Cities investing in community-based violence prevention programs are seeing dramatic reductions in violent crime without increasing incarceration.

Marcus Johnson |7 days ago
Disability Rights Advocates Celebrate Landmark Accessibility Ruling
Civil Rights

Disability Rights Advocates Celebrate Landmark Accessibility Ruling

A federal court ruled that digital accessibility is required under the ADA, ensuring websites and apps must be usable by people with disabilities.

Jordan Taylor |8 days ago
Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill Puts $50 Billion Toward Public Transit
Politics

Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill Puts $50 Billion Toward Public Transit

The latest infrastructure package includes historic funding for public transit, connecting underserved communities to jobs and opportunities.

Rachel Adams |9 days ago

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Senate Passes Landmark Voting Rights Protection Act
Politics

Senate Passes Landmark Voting Rights Protection Act

The U.S. Senate passed a sweeping voting rights bill designed to protect ballot access for every American citizen and combat...

Maya Washington | 5 hours ago
Campaign Finance Reform Bill Aims to Get Dark Money Out of Politics
Politics

Campaign Finance Reform Bill Aims to Get Dark Money Out of Politics

New legislation would require disclosure of all political donations over $10,000 and overturn Citizens United through a constitutional amendment.

Rachel Adams | 4 days ago
Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill Puts $50 Billion Toward Public Transit
Politics

Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill Puts $50 Billion Toward Public Transit

The latest infrastructure package includes historic funding for public transit, connecting underserved communities to jobs and opportunities.

Rachel Adams | 9 days ago

Economy View All

Federal Minimum Wage Increase Lifts 3.7 Million Workers Out of Poverty
Economy

Federal Minimum Wage Increase Lifts 3.7 Million Workers Out of Poverty

The new federal minimum wage increase to $17/hour has already lifted an estimated 3.7 million working Americans above the poverty...

James Rivera | 9 hours ago
Paid Family Leave Program Shows Strong Results in First Year
Economy

Paid Family Leave Program Shows Strong Results in First Year

The national paid family leave program has been used by 4.2 million workers in its first year, with employers reporting...

Elena Martinez | 4 days ago
Student Debt Relief Program Has Cancelled $150 Billion in Loans
Economy

Student Debt Relief Program Has Cancelled $150 Billion in Loans

The income-driven student debt relief program has cancelled $150 billion in federal student loans for 5.3 million borrowers who met...

Elena Martinez | 10 days ago

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Police Reform Bill Establishes National Use-of-Force Standards
Social Justice

Police Reform Bill Establishes National Use-of-Force Standards

Bipartisan police reform legislation establishes the first-ever national standards for use of force, accountability, and community oversight.

Marcus Johnson | 2 days ago
Community-Led Violence Prevention Programs Cut Crime by 40 Percent
Social Justice

Community-Led Violence Prevention Programs Cut Crime by 40 Percent

Cities investing in community-based violence prevention programs are seeing dramatic reductions in violent crime without increasing incarceration.

Marcus Johnson | 7 days ago
Indigenous Land Acknowledgment and Sovereignty Act Passes Committee
Social Justice

Indigenous Land Acknowledgment and Sovereignty Act Passes Committee

Landmark legislation recognizing tribal sovereignty and addressing historical injustices against Indigenous peoples advances through Congress.

Maya Washington | 13 days ago

Healthcare View All

Medicare Expansion Bill Would Cover Dental, Vision, and Hearing for Seniors
Healthcare

Medicare Expansion Bill Would Cover Dental, Vision, and Hearing for Seniors

A landmark healthcare bill would expand Medicare to include dental, vision, and hearing coverage for the first time in the...

Dr. Lisa Chen | 4 hours ago
Prescription Drug Price Reform Saves Seniors an Average of $1,200 Per Year
Healthcare

Prescription Drug Price Reform Saves Seniors an Average of $1,200 Per Year

Medicare's new authority to negotiate drug prices has resulted in dramatic cost reductions for seniors on expensive medications.

Dr. Lisa Chen | 5 days ago
Mental Health Parity Act Ensures Equal Coverage for All Americans
Healthcare

Mental Health Parity Act Ensures Equal Coverage for All Americans

New legislation strengthens mental health parity requirements, ensuring insurance companies cover mental health treatment the same as physical health.

Dr. Lisa Chen | 10 days ago

Climate & Environment View All

Historic Clean Energy Bill Creates 500,000 Green Jobs Across America
Climate & Environment

Historic Clean Energy Bill Creates 500,000 Green Jobs Across America

The landmark clean energy investment is already creating hundreds of thousands of jobs in solar, wind, and electric vehicle manufacturing...

Sarah Greenfield | 1 day ago
EPA Announces Strongest Clean Water Protections in a Generation
Climate & Environment

EPA Announces Strongest Clean Water Protections in a Generation

New EPA regulations will protect drinking water sources for over 100 million Americans by limiting PFAS contamination and strengthening enforcement.

Sarah Greenfield | 7 days ago

Education View All

Universal Pre-K Program Enrolls 2 Million Children in First Year
Education

Universal Pre-K Program Enrolls 2 Million Children in First Year

The national universal pre-kindergarten program has enrolled over 2 million three- and four-year-olds, with early results showing significant academic gains.

Patricia Morgan | 5 days ago
Free Community College Program Shows Record Enrollment and Completion
Education

Free Community College Program Shows Record Enrollment and Completion

The federal free community college program has boosted enrollment by 30% and doubled completion rates, with the strongest gains among...

Patricia Morgan | 12 days ago

Civil Rights View All

Equality Act Passes Congress, Extending Anti-Discrimination Protections
Civil Rights

Equality Act Passes Congress, Extending Anti-Discrimination Protections

The Equality Act extends federal anti-discrimination protections to LGBTQ+ Americans in employment, housing, education, and public accommodations.

Jordan Taylor | 3 days ago
Disability Rights Advocates Celebrate Landmark Accessibility Ruling
Civil Rights

Disability Rights Advocates Celebrate Landmark Accessibility Ruling

A federal court ruled that digital accessibility is required under the ADA, ensuring websites and apps must be usable by...

Jordan Taylor | 8 days ago
Supreme Court Upholds Affirmative Action in Landmark Admissions Case
Civil Rights

Supreme Court Upholds Affirmative Action in Landmark Admissions Case

In a significant ruling, the Supreme Court upheld the constitutionality of race-conscious admissions programs that promote diversity in higher education.

Jordan Taylor | 16 days ago

Opinion View All

Opinion: Why Universal Healthcare Is an Economic Imperative
Opinion

Opinion: Why Universal Healthcare Is an Economic Imperative

Universal healthcare isn't just a moral issue — it's an economic necessity that would free businesses from the burden of...

Dr. Amara Okafor | 6 days ago
Opinion: The Case for Reparations — It's About More Than Money
Opinion

Opinion: The Case for Reparations — It's About More Than Money

Reparations are not just about financial compensation — they are about acknowledging historical wrongs and building a more just future...

Prof. Keisha Williams | 11 days ago